What grades does Sharpe Elementary School serve?

Sharpe Elementary School operates as a Primary school within the local district. The school serves families in the Benton area.

Where is Sharpe Elementary School located?

Sharpe Elementary School is a rural school in Benton, KY.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Sharpe Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Sharpe Elementary School is 14.8:1. Lower ratios generally indicate smaller class sizes.

What schools are in Benton, KY?

Schools in Benton include Sharpe Elementary School and others operated by the local district. The district serves families throughout the Benton area.

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Sharpe Elementary School — School Calendar 2026-27

Primary|Benton, Kentucky|Marshall County

Benton, KY 42025

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Upcoming Events

Jul

Thu

Board of Education Regular MeetingEvent

Jul

Thu

MCHS 9th Grade Open HouseEvent

From 3 to 5 pm

Jul

Thu

Back to School Event-Grades 10-12Event

Jul

Thu

MCHS 10th-12th Grade Open HouseEvent

From 1 to 3 pm

Jul

Thu

Back to School-Grade 9Event

Aug

Mon

SES Open HouseEvent

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School Profile

Grades

PK–5

Enrollment

311

Student:Teacher

14.8:1

Locale

Rural

District

Marshall County

Econ. Disadvantaged

59.5%

Phone

(270)898-2852

School Statistics

Academics (SY 2020-21)

ELA Proficiency

35-39%

Math Proficiency

15-19%

Chronic Absenteeism

6.9%

SY 2019-20

Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)

Gifted & Talented

40 students enrolled

Student-Teacher Ratio: 12.9:1

Near average in KY

Technology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)

Wi-Fi

Campus-wide wireless

Fiber Internet

High-speed connection

305

Connected devices

Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)

Teachers (FTE)

21.32

100% fully certified

Counselors

Psychologists

0.52999997

Nurses

School Resource Officers

Anti-Bullying Policy

District Finance (FY 2023)

Per-Pupil Spending

$14,559

Total current expenditure

Instruction Spending

$8,681

Per pupil, classroom only

Total Revenue/Pupil

$18,552

All funding sources

Funding Sources

Federal 13%State 54%Local 33%

District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey

Community Context

Community Need Level

Moderate

CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022

Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)

22.9%

Below 150% poverty line

2.8%

Unemployment rate

7.1%

Uninsured residents

7.7%

No HS diploma (25+)

Special Education (IDEA)

District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA

Total Students Served

785

Ages 3-21 under IDEA

School-Age (6-21)

709

Receiving special ed services

Est. % of Enrollment

100%

District rate, school may vary

Disability Categories (District)

Speech/Language Impairment

227 (32%)

Other Health Impairment

126 (18%)

Specific Learning Disability

97 (14%)

Intellectual Disability

83 (12%)

Autism

72 (10%)

Emotional Disturbance

17 (2%)

Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ

Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)

276

Current enrollment

Declining(-15% 5yr)

Coming Up

Thu, Jul 16, 2026

Board of Education Regular Meeting

Event

Thu, Jul 30, 2026

MCHS 9th Grade Open House

Event

Thu, Jul 30, 2026

Back to School Event-Grades 10-12

Event

Full School Calendar 2026-27

Date	Event	Type	Level
Wed, Sep 2, 2026	SBDM	Event	—
Thu, Sep 3, 2026	Board of Education Regular Meeting	Event	—
Mon, Sep 7, 2026	Labor Day - No School	Holiday	—
Thu, Sep 10, 2026	2026 Athletics Hall of Fame Class Induction The 2026 Hall of Fame Class will be honored during the MC Athletic Foundation's annual induction ceremony, celebrating excellence, leadership, an service that have helped shape one of Kentucky's most respected athletic traditions.	Event	—
Thu, Sep 17, 2026	Board of Education Regular Meeting	Event	—
Fri, Sep 25, 2026	Football Homecoming	Event	—
Mon, Oct 5, 2026	Fall Break	Break	—
Mon, Oct 5, 2026	Fall Break - No School	Break	—
Wed, Oct 7, 2026	SBDM	Event	—
Mon, Oct 12, 2026	Educator Learner Day (No Students)	Event	—
Mon, Oct 12, 2026	Educator Work Day - No School	Event	—
Thu, Oct 15, 2026	Board of Education Regular Meeting	Event	—
Tue, Nov 3, 2026	Educator Work Day - No School	Event	—
Tue, Nov 3, 2026	Educator Learner Day (No Students)	Event	—
Wed, Nov 4, 2026	SBDM	Event	—
Wed, Nov 25, 2026	Thanksgiving Break - No School	Break	—
Wed, Nov 25, 2026	Thanksgiving Break	Break	—
Wed, Dec 2, 2026	SBDM	Event	—
Mon, Dec 21, 2026	Winter Break	Break	—
Mon, Dec 21, 2026	Christmas Break - No School	Break	—
Mon, Dec 28, 2026	Christmas Break - No School	Break	—
Mon, Jan 4, 2027	Educator Learner Day (No Students)	Event	—
Wed, Jan 6, 2027	SBDM	Event	—
Mon, Jan 18, 2027	MLK Day - No School	Holiday	—
Mon, Jan 18, 2027	No School	Event	—
Wed, Feb 3, 2027	SBDM	Event	—
Mon, Feb 15, 2027	Flex PD Day (No Students)	Staff Day	—
Wed, Mar 3, 2027	SBDM	Event	—
Fri, Mar 19, 2027	Flex PD Day (No Students)	Staff Day	—
Mon, Apr 5, 2027	Spring Break - No School	Break	—
Mon, Apr 5, 2027	Spring Break	Break	—
Wed, Apr 7, 2027	SBDM	Event	—
Wed, May 5, 2027	SBDM	Event	—
Fri, May 14, 2027	Last Day of School	Event	—
Mon, May 17, 2027	Closing Day (Staff Only)	Event	—
Tue, May 18, 2027	No School	Event	—
Wed, May 19, 2027	Make Up Day	Event	—
Wed, Jun 2, 2027	SBDM	Event	—